Comparison Console
Kershaw Cryo II vs Kershaw Thermite 3880BW
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 163% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$79Most expensive
US$30Cheapest
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Stainless steel
G10 front scale and stainless steel back
Finish
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Blackwashed stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
SpeedSafe assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud
Clip type
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Deep carry pocket clip, quadruple-position (tip-up and tip-down, left and right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Everyday carry (EDC)Accurate cuttingQuick blade deployment
Not best for
Unknown
Batoning woodUsers with small hands may find it largeTasks requiring lightweight knife
Common praise
Sturdy and aesthetically pleasing designReliable frame lock with lockbar stabilizerSmooth, fast SpeedSafe assisted openingComfortable handle with secure gripDeep-carry reversible pocket clip for versatile carry
Comfortable and grippy handleSmooth assisted opening with SpeedSafeStrong frame lock with no blade playAffordable price with high performanceAesthetically pleasing designVersatile pocket clip options
Common complaints
Heavier weight compared to some alternatives (~156g)Some users find the factory edge out of the box less than optimalSlick blade coating may be slippery with dirty handsAssisted opening tuning less optimal for thumb stud use
Relatively large and heavy for some usersWeight biased towards the handle (not balanced at pivot)Thumb studs are superfluousHandle G10 texture less aggressive, could slip in wet conditions
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